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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-999029
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine I (306-337), DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG issue of 320-325, Reece period 16.
Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]NST[--]
Reverse description: Wreath around [ VOT / XX]
Reverse inscription: DN CONSTAN[---]
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 2.38gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 325
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.38 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39247
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: [--]NST[--]
Reverse description: Wreath around [ VOT / XX]
Reverse inscription: DN CONSTAN[---]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI AVG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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